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Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (North West & South East)

Smart Search Technical LtdDartford, Kent🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 7 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£45k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom
Posted
5 days ago

Job Description

Location: Northwest & Southeast
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 DOE and location
Hours: 39 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent


The Role

The role will involve planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs and emergency call-outs on industrial refrigeration plant. You will also assist with commissioning, system upgrades, retrofits and modifications, completing the required service and commissioning documentation.

Engineers will work with systems including ammonia, CO2, glycol and HFC, with the ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams and P&IDs. The role also involves supporting system optimisation, maintaining accurate records and working closely with customers, project managers and other engineers.


About You

Ideally, you will have 3–5+ years' industrial refrigeration experience, with experience in ammonia and/or CO2 systems. F-Gas Category 1 and a City & Guilds Level 2/3 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning qualification, or equivalent, are required.

You should have strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, a good understanding of health and safety, and be comfortable working independently on customer sites. Good communication, IT and service reporting skills are also required, along with a full UK driving licence.


Hours & Call-Out

  • 39 hours per week

  • Monday–Thursday: 8am–5pm

  • Friday: 8am–4pm

  • 1-in-7 call-out rota

  • Door-to-door travel time paid

  • Good overtime availability

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x / 2x / 3x

  • Call-out allowance


Package & Benefits

  • £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience and location

  • Company van

  • Company bonus scheme

  • Pension with up to 7% matched contribution

  • Death in service

  • Healthcare and health insurance

  • Holiday buy/sell scheme – up to 5 days

  • Training and CPD opportunities

  • Strong overtime earning potential

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